The Energy and Utilities Manager will lead, plan, coordinate and manage the procurement of utilities for QTS. This includes leadership responsibility for energy/water/waste contracting, risk management, predevelopment, supplier management, sales training, and customer communications related to energy contracting processes. You will work closely with the development team on infrastructure improvements (substations, transmission and distribution feeders, etc.) for new site builds. You will use your experience to help QTS meet its commitment to procure 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2025, and you will sit on the Sustainability leadership team to assist with energy related goals and commitments. You will manage green building certifications, and interface regularly with utility related dashboards to assist in operational financial planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned

Energy Procurement Risk Management
Energy Contract alignment
Interface with energy suppliers
Corporate and site wide renewable energy balance
Executive portfolio review
Energy Efficiency Project coordination
Site utility infrastructure development
Interface with customer base
Provide training to sales executives

Required fundamental knowledge to include:

Legislation, Regulation and Energy Outlook for Energy Procurement
The Structure of the Electric Industry
Purchasing Electricity in Deregulated and Regulated markets
Metering, Load Profiles & Real Time Pricing
Energy Trading and Risk Management
Fundamentals of Gas and Electric Market
Energy Cost Avoidance Strategies
The basics of medium and high voltage Electrical infrastructure

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, architecture, business, law, finance, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience
Seven or more years of related professional experience
Five or more years’ experience leading company-wide energy contracting initiatives
Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization
Travel up to 30% required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Energy Manager (CEM®)
Professional Engineer (PE) OR Registered Architect (RA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel
Strategic thinker with advanced verbal/written communications and presentation skills, the ability to articulate and communicate complex energy concepts into simple terms clearly and succinctly, as well as the ability to educate, persuade and inspire people into action.
Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills, process focused and keen ability to forester collaboration, influence and build trust in a highly matrixed organization.
Ability to prioritize, multitask and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes.
Self-starter with a track record of demonstrated ability and willingness to learn, motivation and dedication to excellence.
Entrepreneurial spirit, comfort with ambiguity, good judgement and diplomacy.
A consummate team player with impeccable ethics and integrity.

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive beneﬁts package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ﬂexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company beneﬁts.
This position is Bonus eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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